Hannah was wonderful! Our regular night doula came down with an infection and we needed someone ASAP to fill in. Hannah stepped up the same day and was so caring and wonderful with our newborn, helping this tired mom of two under two get a decent rest. She also tidied up and brought smiles and joy into our home. So grateful for how she was able to help us.

Working with Alison for the birth of our first child was the best decision we could have made; the support she provided during the birth, as well as during pre- and post-natal visits and check-ins, truly shaped the entire experience for the better! She has a wealth of knowledge and shared so many incredible resources (articles, videos, podcasts, etc.), which were SO helpful - while there are unexpected surprises that come with new parenthood, my husband and I knew we could always turn to Alison for guidance versus going down the Google rabbit hole. 

I opted to have an unmedicated birth at a hospital, and because of the work we did with Alison I felt confident in my decisions and comfortable advocating for myself. Throughout the birth I often found myself turning to her to ground myself, and it was amazing to have someone who could anticipate my needs so easily - cold washcloths while in the tub, warm blankets on the bed, birthing balls, counter pressure... puke bags... you name it. Her support also allowed my husband to focus on me, instead of him trying to converse with the nurses to get what I needed. While it was absolutely the most challenging thing I have experienced, I think back on that day with nothing but joy and a deep sense of pride.

I would recommend Alison to anyone, but especially someone looking for a doula that is genuinely excited about birth, interested in evidence-based research, and has a wonderfully calm (yet lighthearted!) and reassuring demeanor! 

I was blessed to have met Elaine two weeks before my due date. I was skeptical about being able to have a vaginal birth after two cesareans and several abdominal surgeries. My heart was set on having a vaginal birth with my first two but that was not in the cards at that time. Upon meeting Elaine I was instantly comfortable with her and began to feel more at ease about this birth. She took down a complete history of my past birth experiences, how my spouse supported me and ways he would need support, other relevant medical history, and my wants/wishes. She made sure to know about me and my experiences in order to give me the best support for this expereince. With her support, knowledge, and calming presence, I was actually able to have a vaginal birth this time. I am still in shock I was able to accomplish that and know I couldn't have done it without Elaine. She helped me advocate for myself and ask the right questions to make the best medical decisions in alignment with my OB. Elaine was available by phone 24/7 from when we met to my birth and even visted us a week after to check-in. Leading up to the birth she text me supportive and encouraging messages frequently. She also sent me many educational articles and studies to help me formulate additional questions for my OB. She stayed with us for over 10 hours of labor and supported both me and my spouse. She made sure we both had self-care, ensured we were drinking water and eating. She massaged me throughout labor and helped my spouse also support me. Elaine even took photos and a detailed timeline of my birth experience. The photos and the timeline are a beautiful way to remember this experience. Words don't encompass how much having Elaine by my side through this birth experience. I have already and will continue to recommend Elaine as a Doula as long as she is practicing.